Early Learning - Center Cook (Thurston County)

Esd 113; Tumwater (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

Retirement/DCP

Sick Leave

Holiday Pay

Job summary

Capital Region ESD 113 is seeking an ELP-Center Cook in Thurston County, WA. This union-represented role prepares and distributes meals for students and staff, maintaining accurate documentation and audit trails for compliance.

The position requires high school diploma, 1 year of quantity cooking, and relevant certifications. The work calendar is 195 days/year with on-site duties and opportunities to supervise volunteers.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• One year experience in quantity cooking and food service operations required.
• Basic knowledge of early childhood development desired.
• CPR/First Aid within 60 days of hire.
• Current County Designated Food Handlers Permit and Serv Safe Food Handlers Permit are required.
• Valid Driver’s License and evidence of insurability.

Responsibilities

• Arrange food and beverage items for students and staff.
• Maintain sanitary kitchen and service areas.
• Conduct physical inventories to verify stock and identify losses.
• Maintain production docs and USDA/food service records.
• Monitor kitchen safety and order supplies to meet needs.
• Oversee volunteers and interns in kitchen.
• Prepare meal counts and production records for audits.
• Cook and bake to meet nutritional requirements and events.
• Process bills and documents for information dissemination.
• Respond to inquiries about meal prices and services.
• Stock food, condiments, and supplies.
• Travel off site to support center operations.

Skills

Food preparation

Record keeping

Teamwork

Adaptability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Kitchen equipment

Job description

ESD 113 learns from and cares for our staff, schools, students, families, and the land, works alongside communities to build pathways that expand opportunity, and acts with collective purpose to advance educational justice.

This position is scheduled for 8 hours/day and 195 days/year. Work calendar will be determined by the school program.

The position is located in Thurston County, WA.

Benefits include Medical/Dental/Vision, Life/AD&D insurance, FSA/DCAP, LTD insurance, Retirement/DCP, EAP, Sick Leave, Personal Leave and Holiday Pay.

Purpose Statement

The job of ELP- Center Cook is done for the purpose/s of preparing and distributing food items for consumption by students and school personnel; providing complete and accurate documentation and audit trail for meals served; and maintaining facilities in a sanitary condition.

This job is distinguished from similar jobs by the following characteristics: This is a union represented position (Federation of Head Start Employees) and is further distinguished from similar jobs per the essential functions and educational requirements listed below.

This job reports to ELP- Center Director

ESSENTIAL Functions

• Arranges food and beverage items for the purpose of making them available to students and staff.
• Cleans utensils, equipment, and the storage, food preparation and serving areas for the purpose of maintaining sanitary conditions.
• Conducts physical inventories for the purpose of verifying stock and identifying losses.
• Maintains files and/or records (e.g. production records, daily documentation, USDA forms, food allergy records, etc.) for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Monitors kitchen and food service areas for the purpose of ensuring a safe working environment. Orders food and supplies for the purpose of ensuring the availability of items as needed.
• Oversees volunteers and interns in kitchen for the purpose of providing training and guidance in the performance of their job functions.
• Prepares documentation and/or reports (e.g. meal counts, dietary adjustments, production records, etc.) for the purpose of providing an up-to-date reference and audit trail for compliance.
• Prepares food and beverage items including cooking and/or baking for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements, projected meal requirements and special events.
• Processes documents and materials (e.g. bills, dairy receipts, meal counts, etc.) for the purpose of disseminating information to appropriate parties.
• Responds to inquiries of students, staff and the public for the purpose of providing information on meal prices.
• Serves one or more items of food for the purpose of meeting mandated nutritional requirements and/or requests of students and school personnel.
• Stocks food, condiments and supplies for the purpose of maintaining adequate quantities and security of items.
• Travels off site for the purpose of performing tasks necessary to support center and/or program operations.

MARGINAL Functions

• Assists other personnel as may be required for the purpose of ensuring and efficient and effective work environment.
• Attends meetings, workshops, etc. for the purpose of receiving and/or conveying information.
• Performs other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform single, technical tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: operating equipment used in food preparation; maintaining accurate records; and operating standard office equipment including using pertinent software applications.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read and follow instructions; and understand multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: basic knowledge of comprehensive early childhood development (Head Start or ECEAP) desired;quantity cooking; pertinent codes, policies, regulations and/or laws; and food safety requirements.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; collate data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with others; work with specific, job-related data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to identify issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: working as part of a team; meeting deadlines and schedules; work related travel in personal vehicle; and working with constant interruptions.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is some opportunity to affect the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 10% sitting, 20% walking, and 70% standing. This job is performed in a generally clean and healthy environment.

Experience:

Job related experience with increasing levels of responsibility is desired.

Education (Minimum):

High school diploma or equivalent.

Equivalency:

Experience working with children and adults is required.

One year experience in quantity cooking and food service operations required. Basic knowledge of comprehensive early childhood development desired.

Required Testing:

Physical exam within 6 weeks of hire date and periodic exams every four years.

Certificates and Licenses:

CPR/First Aid card within 60 days of hire

Current County Designated Food Handlers Permit Current Serv Safe Food Handlers Permit

Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability

Continuing Educ. / Training:

Annual CACFP Training

Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses

ServSafe Food Allergy Certification within 90 days of hire

Clearances:

Criminal Justice and DEL Fingerprint/Background Clearance

MMR Clearance

WA State Sexual Misconduct Disclosure Release

FLSA Status:

Non Exempt

Approval Date:

7/8/2019

Salary Grade:

17

Capital Region ESD 113 is an Equal Opportunity Employer